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Fernando Alonso has theorised that Gabriel Bortoleto’s “exceptional” results this season for Sauber in F1 have gone under the radar because he is not British.
Fernando Alonso believes that Gabriel Bortoleto’s impressive performances in Formula 1 for Sauber are being overlooked due to his non-British nationality. The 20-year-old rookie secured back-to-back points finishes with a career-best sixth place in the Hungarian Grand Prix. Bortoleto’s strong showing in Hungary, starting from seventh on the grid and fending off challenges, has impressed Alonso, who manages the Brazilian driver. Despite his success, Bortoleto acknowledges a slow start to the season but feels he is now extracting the full potential from the Sauber C45. With Sauber showing promising form and Bortoleto’s performance improving, the team is optimistic about challenging for midfield positions in future races.
